Plaza de Armas de Trujillo lies right at the heart of the city’s historic center, formed by the Pizarro, Independencia, Orbegoso and Almagro streets. It is the square where the proclamation of the independence of Trujillo took place. The Plaza de Armas hosts various cultural events, providing a focal point for annual festivities, and is the main stage for Trujillo's Peruvian Independence Day celebrations.